Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS)

NASDAQ: FDUS · Real-Time Price · USD
17.18
0.00 (0.00%)
Mar 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap652.06M -11.8%
Revenue (ttm)155.87M +6.6%
Net Income82.40M +5.3%
EPS2.32 -3.4%
Shares Out 37.95M
PE Ratio7.40
Forward PE8.61
Dividend$2.13 (12.40%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 20, 2026
Volume842,695
Open17.55
Previous Close17.18
Day's Range17.18 - 17.73
52-Week Range16.70 - 22.09
Beta0.75
AnalystsBuy
Price Target21.17 (+23.23%)
Earnings DateMay 7, 2026

About FDUS

Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializing in leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion, lower middle market investments, debt investments, subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured and unitranche debt, preferred equity, warrants, subordinated debt, senior subordinated notes, junior secured loans, and unitranche loans. It does not invest in turnarounds or distressed situations. The fund ... [Read more]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Jun 21, 2011
Country United States
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FDUS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Fidus Investment's revenue was $155.87 million, an increase of 6.65% compared to the previous year's $146.15 million. Earnings were $82.40 million, an increase of 5.25%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 3 analysts, the average rating for FDUS stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $21.17, which is an increase of 23.23% from the latest price.

Price Target
$21.17
(23.23% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

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Fidus Investment (FDUS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Fidus Investment (FDUS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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